Clinical terminology
The World Health Organization ICD-11 clinical descriptions define compulsive sexual behaviour disorder and its diagnostic requirements. The Kraus and colleagues paper explains the diagnosis’s inclusion in ICD-11 and important boundaries around high sexual interest and moral distress.
- WHO: ICD-11 Clinical Descriptions and Diagnostic Requirements for Mental, Behavioural and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
- Kraus et al. (2018): Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder in the ICD-11.
Professional context
AASECT’s position statement explains why the organization does not classify sex addiction or pornography addiction as mental-health disorders on the available evidence. Its separate referral directory can help locate certified sexuality professionals; directory inclusion is not proof of a particular treatment approach.
Canadian support
9-8-8 provides suicide crisis support across Canada. 211 connects people with local community services. The Government of Canada mental-health hub links to provincial and territorial resources, while the CCPA directory can help locate Canadian Certified Counsellors.
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline.
- 211 Canada.
- Government of Canada mental-health services.
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association directory.
How sources are used
Sources support specific claims; they do not replace individualized assessment. Pages distinguish diagnostic requirements, practical harm-reduction advice and service-directory information rather than presenting all three as the same kind of evidence.